- Working with Children/young adults/students
- Learning new skills and always challenging myself and others
- Enjoy being in classroom environments
- Looking for ways to improve myself
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor
Tina Ernest
Hayes
Summary
Dynamic salon owner and former cosmetology instructor at Kiamichi Technology Center. Skilled in operations management, employee training and teaching/training students. Successfully enhanced client satisfaction through innovative marketing strategies and personalized services. Proven ability to mentor staff and optimize business processes, driving brand visibility and loyalty in a competitive market.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
Self-employeed
02.2008 - 08.2023
- Managed daily salon operations to ensure exceptional client experiences and service delivery
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase brand visibility and attract new clientele
- Monitored inventory levels and supplier relationships to maintain optimal stock
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe working environment
Cosmetology Instructor
Kiamichi Technology Center
08.2011 - 08.2020
- Assisted students in mastering fundamental cosmetology techniques, ensuring foundational skills development.
- Supported classroom management by organizing materials and maintaining a conducive learning environment.
- Provided individualized feedback to students on practical applications of cosmetology methods and tools.
- Facilitated hands-on demonstrations of various beauty treatments, enhancing student understanding and engagement.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop lesson plans that align with industry standards and best practices.
- Engaged in continuous learning about current trends in cosmetology to enrich instructional content.
- Supported assessment processes by evaluating student performance through practical exams, projects for Skills USA.
Hairstylist
JCPenney
08.2008 - 12.2012
- Delivered personalized hairstyling services, enhancing client satisfaction and loyalty.
- Mentored junior stylists, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
- Implemented innovative techniques to improve service efficiency and quality.
- Maintained inventory of salon products, ensuring availability for styling services.
- Enhanced salon workflow by optimizing appointment scheduling processes.
- Collaborated with team members to develop promotional strategies for new services.
- Conducted consultations to assess client needs and recommend appropriate styles.
Education
No Degree - Associate in Science
University of Arkansas
De Queen, AR01-2022
Bachelor - Buisness
Southeastern College
Edmond, OK08-2020
Skills
- Operations management
- Business planning
- Sales negotiation
- Salon marketing
- Upselling
- Payroll processing
- Staff training and development
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved great results by completing the task with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved any issues which always kept me under budget
- Collaborated with teams in the development of projects.
- Supervised 20 students per class twice a day
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Won numerous at Skills U.S.A. computations.
Certification
- Masters Cosmetology Instructor, - Kiamichi Technology Center , Idabel, Oklahoma - 2009
- Teaching Certificate for Career Technology - Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma - 08/2012-12/2014
- US Trichology Institute and American Medical Certification Association- Hair loss Practitioner - Dallas, Texas- 02/16
Interests
Timeline
Cosmetology Instructor
Kiamichi Technology Center
08.2011 - 08.2020
Hairstylist
JCPenney
08.2008 - 12.2012
Owner/Operator
Self-employeed
02.2008 - 08.2023
No Degree - Associate in Science
University of Arkansas
Bachelor - Buisness
Southeastern College